Tito Jackson, a pivotal figure in the hugely successful and famous band the Jackson 5, has passed away at seventy.
Jackson’s sons announced the death on Monday.
“We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken. Our father was an incredible man who cared about everyone and their well-being. Some of you may know him as Tito Jackson from the legendary Jackson 5, some may know him as “Coach Tito,” or some know him as “Poppa T,” they wrote.
Born in Gary, Ind., on October 15, 1953, Toriano Adaryll Jackson grew up the third of nine siblings.
Tito performed in the famous Jackson 5 ensemble with brothers Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon, and Michael, who died in 2009.
The brothers formed the group in 1964. Tito played the guitar and provided backing vocals.
Jackson 5 has sold more than 150 million records worldwide.
The Jackson 5’s hits included ABC, The Love You Save, and I Want You Back.
There has been no official word on Tito Jackson’s cause of death.
Photo Credit: BBC/Getty Images
Any third-party or user posts, comments, replies, and third-party entries published on the St. Lucia Times website (https://stluciatimes.com) in no way convey the thoughts, sentiments or intents of St. Lucia Times, the author of any said article or post, the website, or the business. St. Lucia Times is not responsible or liable for, and does not endorse, any comments or replies posted by users and third parties, and especially the content therein and whether it is accurate.
St. Lucia Times reserves the right to remove, screen, edit, or reinstate content posted by third parties on this website or any other online platform owned by St. Lucia Times (this includes the said user posts, comments, replies, and third-party entries) at our sole discretion for any reason or no reason, and without notice to you, or any user. For example, we may remove a comment or reply if we believe it violates any part of the St. Lucia Criminal Code, particularly section 313 which pertains to the offence of Libel. Except as required by law, we have no obligation to retain or provide you with copies of any content you as a user may post, or any other post or reply made by any third-party on this website or any other online platform owned by St. Lucia Times. All third-parties and users agree that this is a public forum, and we do not guarantee any confidentiality with respect to any content you as a user may post, or any other post or reply made by any third-party on this website. Any posts made and information disclosed by you is at your own risk.
